Invacare 636959 - Manual (Page 5)

Part No 636959 5 Aspirator Suction Unit
6. Position the suction tubing appropriately with the patient and start therapy.
NOTE: When the fluid reaches the safe full level of the collection bottle (800 cc), the
suctioning will stop automatically (float shut‐off). Refer to FIGURE 2.
CAUTION
Turn the power switch Off (O) when the automatic float shut-off is activated.
Further suctioning could cause damage to the vacuum pump.
The collection jar should be emptied after every use. NEVER let the fluid
level exceed the “Safe Full” line. Overflow can damage the aspirator.
7. Turn the power switch Off (O) when the automatic float shut‐off is activated.
8. Remove and clean the collection bottle when the motor has completely stopped
and the vacuum has dropped. Refer to Cleaning the Collection Bottle and Lid.
9. Unplug the suction unit when not in use.
FIGURE 2 Collection Bottle Components
Cleaning the Collection Bottle and Lid
NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 1 on page 4 and FIGURE 2.
NOTE: Clean the collection bottle and lid after each use.
1. Ensure the power switch is Off (O), the motor has completely stopped, and the
vacuum has dropped.
2. Disconnect the suction unit from the AC power source.
3. Remove the elbow connector and tubing from the collection bottle lid.
4. Remove the collection bottle lid from the collection bottle.
5. Empty the contents.
6. Clean the collection bottle and lid after each use by one of the following
methods:
• Wash the collection jar and lid in the upper rack of a dishwasher with a
water temperature maximum of 150
o
F (65
o
C).
Patient End of
Suction Tubing
Safe Full Level
Collection Bottle